Main Justice 100 Days of Trump: Law & Disorder
May 3, 2025
Melissa Murray, an NYU Law Professor renowned for her expertise in legal analysis, joins the conversation to dissect President Trump's first 100 days of his second term. They explore the legal struggles and challenges faced by the administration, particularly around war powers and immigration policies. The discussion sheds light on the judiciary's crucial role in upholding due process amid heated political debates. Murray emphasizes the importance of public engagement in governance to counteract executive overreach and ensure accountability.
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Trump's Legal Flood Strategy
- The Trump administration's first 100 days have faced 225 legal challenges, especially on immigration and agency dismantling.
- Courts have repeatedly checked overreach, but the administration pushes to overwhelm legal systems by constant executive orders.
Supreme Court Blocks War Powers Use
- The Supreme Court blocked mass deportations claiming war powers without declared war; a rare 7-2 ruling shows judicial skepticism.
- This marks a significant limit on the administration's use of executive power in immigration enforcement.
Secret Deportations Anecdote
- Lee Galerndt described how immigrants were secretly moved before public announcements, complicating legal challenge timing.
- Courts are pushed to catch up with administration tactics that attempt to sideline judicial oversight.